The Swann Way
The Swann Way by Marcel Proust, published by Oxford University Press in 2023, is the first volume of the renowned series In Search of Lost Time. This edition, comprising 430 pages, presents an introduction to Proust’s intricate exploration of themes such as time, memory, identity, and art through the eyes of its first-person narrator. The narrative begins with the protagonist’s childhood, setting the stage for a profound journey into the complexities of life and the pursuit of a writing vocation.
Readers will find that The Swann Way immerses them in a rich tapestry of sensations and emotions, as the narrator reflects on love, jealousy, and the passage of time. This volume serves not only as a gateway to Proust’s literary world but also as a foundational piece that establishes the themes and motifs that will unfold throughout the series. Co-edited by Brian Nelson and Adam Watt, this translation aims to provide clarity and accessibility to Proust’s work, making it a significant addition to the Oxford World’s Classics collection.
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‘The memory of a particular image is only regret for a particular moment…’
The Swann Way is the first volume of Marcel Proust’s In Search of Lost Time (1913-27), one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. The work is a portal to Proust’s novel and an introduction to its unforgettable first-person narrator-protagonist. Immersed in themes of time, memory, identity, art, sensation, love, and jealousy, the narrator embarks on the story of his life and the paths he takes towards fulfilling his vocation as a writer. Principally focused on the narrator’s childhood, this volume lays the foundation of Proust’s extraordinary literary edifice.
The first volume in a major new translation of In Search of Lost Time, co-edited by Brian Nelson and Adam Watt.
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